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Avatar for Pacific Arboriculture
Pacific Arboriculture
4.8(
69
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pacific Arboriculture did a great job on my neighbors trees along with one of my trees today. Safe and fair priced work. Awesome job on clean up. Professional, courteous and quick responses with all employees from scheduling to quoting to days work. 100% recommend."
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Storm work

+218

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
4.8(
141
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I needed two stumps removed and this company came to my rescue. They grinned both stumps in less than 30 minutes (even got rid of the roots for me), cleaned the job site, and left. Neil was super professional and responsive and beat any other quote I had for the job. Highly recommend them for your tree service needs."
Response time40 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
4.4(
236
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The trees I wanted trimmed were done in a timely manner and the area was totally cleaned. There was a communications problem. The arborist was the only person on site that spoke English well. He explained what needed to be done to the foreman and left. From then on it was touch and go. Luckily, one of the young guys doing the work spoke some English. I had to watch what was being done, running from the front to the back of my yard. I was having two trees done at once. Sometimes I would catch a mistake being made, as to what I asked for, and sometimes I wouldn't. I finally was able to get a hold of the arborist and have him come back. In the end, the trees were trimmed, it wasn't a disaster, and I was somewhat satisfied with the work."
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for From A to Zeke, LLC
From A to Zeke, LLC
5.0(
58
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Tree Removal

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zeke and his crew did a wonderful job for us. They arrived on time, went straight to work without stopping, and made short work of seven VERY large 20-to-thirty-year-old scrub maples that they cut down and hauled away. I was impressed and fascinated to watch these fellows as they cut, dropped, collected, and removed my trees. They always watched out for each other, even as they cared for the bushes and trees I wanted to keep. Professionals in every sense of the word! I believe I received real value for the cost, and I would absolutely recommend them without hesitation. Thank you, Zeke!"
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Getting close to the end
Trunk
Removing trunk
Removing stump

+20

Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Bushman Tree Service Inc
Bushman Tree Service Inc
4.5(
300
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my second time using Bushman Tree Service.  It went well again.
They were on time and good to work with.  The hedge looks great, and the rhododendrons look superb.  They cleaned up all of the branches and trimmings nicely.  We've had two neighbors ask for their name so they can use them.


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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Eastside Tree Works
Eastside Tree Works
4.3(
55
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan came out to give us an assessment about the health of an old cedar we have next to our home. I was concerned that he wouldn't be "straight" and would try to upsell services. However, I really wanted an experienced arborist to let me know why parts of my tree appear to be dying. Dan checked our tree out thoroughly and gave us his opinion that the tree is stressed but will most likely bounce back over the next several months. He then went on to look at a number of other trees on our property -- ALL AT NO CHARGE TO US -- and without trying to sell us any services. I have complete confidence in Dan and Eastside Tree Works. They came to take care of our landscape needs and didn't attempt to profit off of our ignorance. I will not hesitate to use them in the future!"
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+24

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Arbor Barber Tree Service, LLC
Arbor Barber Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blake and the Arbor Barber team were fantastic! I had originally contacted four companies to provide me with estimates for cutting down two overgrown cherry trees. One company didn't show to provide an estimate and the remaining three were all within $50-$100 of each other. While Arbor Barber were the highest estimate, they were the company that I felt the most comfortable with. From the phone call with their office to schedule the appointment, to owner (Blake) that came to provide the estimate, to the crew that arrived to do the work, they were the most professional and friendly, and provided the most honest and pressure free estimate. The quality of the work was amazing, and I would recommend Arbor Barber to anyone that is looking for a fair and honest company to assist them with tree service."
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Marquense Landscaping Services LLC
Marquense Landscaping Services LLC
4.4(
39
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: Quality work

"Responded quickly to my request, easy to communicate with him by email and/or text, very pleasant, worked quickly and did a good job. I will hire him for some other gardening jobs as well, he did a good pruning job for my neighbors"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Some trees will bounce back just fine, and others will struggle and possibly die. Evergreens, for instance, have a very difficult time recovering after droughts and usually die after periods of extreme dryness. Usually, you’ll have to just wait and see—if the drought occurs in wintertime, it’s possible that your tree will recover during the gentler springtime.

Common signs that a tree is rotting include dead branches, a leaning trunk, peeling or cracked bark, leaf discoloration, and the presence of fungi. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to hire an arborist near you to inspect your tree and determine if it can be saved or if it needs to come down.

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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